David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Gun Rules, Fate Of HTA Among Bills Headed To Closed-Door Committees
More than 250 bills remain under consideration as the Hawaii Legislature enters the home stretch of this year’s session.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Campaign Cash Flowed To Hawaii Senators Just Before An Energy Bill Vote. Reform Measures Won’t Stop It
A bill would prohibit lobbyists from cutting checks to lawmakers during the legislative session, but wouldn’t prevent other people with an interest in legislation from writing checks.
Brittany Lyte/Civil Beat/2023
Hawaii Lawmakers Move Bill Honoring Kalaupapa Missionary
The new Joseph Dutton Day wouldn’t be a state holiday, meaning public workers wouldn’t get the day off.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Taxpayers On The Hook For More Than $24 Million In Claims Against State
Lawmakers annually set aside money to pay for settlements against state agencies. This year’s top offender is the Department of Transportation.
Screenshot/2023
Bill Allowing Agencies To Withhold Draft Documents Slipped Into Another Bill Late In The Session
House Bill 719 to cap copying fees for public records was abruptly amended to allow agencies to withhold certain pre-decisional records from the public.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Green Appoints Hawaii Solicitor General To The Intermediate Court Of Appeals
In announcing Kimberly Tsumoto Guidry’s appointment, the governor stressed the need for more women in the judiciary.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs
OHA Trustees Reject $100M To Abandon High Rise Plans In Kakaako
The announcement comes just days after House Speaker Scott Saiki made the offer.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2016
Beth Fukumoto: Our Lawmakers Often Use Resolutions To Create Ripples Beyond Hawaii
Reading through resolutions can reveal a lot about your legislator鈥檚 interests.
Office of the Lt. Governor/Farm to School Initiative
Lawmakers Are Keeping Pressure On DOE For School Meal Plans
Farmers and ranchers see an opportunity for ongoing collaboration.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
UFC In Hawaii? Lawmakers Hope To Attract More MMA Events
The measure is on its way to a final vote in the House.